Translation guide
The English verb 'reissue' means to issue something again, such as a document, a book, a passport, or a statement. In Japanese, the best translation depends on what is being reissued. Common verbs include 再発行する for official documents and cards, 再発売する for commercial products, and 再発令する for official orders. For books and media, 再版する or 再刊行する are used. This guide covers the most useful expressions for English-speaking learners.
To issue again a passport, license, credit card, certificate, etc., often after loss or expiration.
The most common and general verb for reissuing official documents, cards, and certificates. It literally means 're-issue' and is used in formal and everyday contexts.
I need to get my passport reissued.
I had my credit card reissued.
Used specifically for official documents and certificates, often by government offices. Slightly more formal than 再発行する.
I got my driver's license reissued.
To publish again a book, magazine, music album, etc., often as a new edition or reprint.
The standard term for reprinting a book or publication. It implies a new edition or reprint of an existing work.
To release again a product, such as a limited edition item, a movie, or a music album, often to the market.
The most common term for re-releasing a product for sale. Used for anything from CDs to sneakers.
To issue again an official order, decree, warning, or public statement.
Used for reissuing official orders, commands, or proclamations, such as evacuation orders or emergency declarations.
Both mean 'reissue' for documents. 再発行 is more general and widely used. 再交付 is often used by government agencies and sounds more bureaucratic. In everyday conversation, 再発行 is sufficient.
English 'reissue' covers many contexts, but Japanese uses different verbs. Using 再発行 for a book or product sounds unnatural. Match the verb to the item.
The library reissued my card.
The novel was reissued.
Similar to 再版する, but often used for periodicals or series that are being revived or reissued after a hiatus.
It was decided that the magazine would be reissued.
Specifically means to revive a publication that had been discontinued. Often used for out-of-print books or magazines brought back into print.
The out-of-print manga was reissued.
The popular sneakers will be reissued.
A loanword from English, used mainly in music and fashion contexts. It sounds trendy but is less common than 再発売する.
That album got reissued.
The evacuation order was reissued.
A more general term that can mean 'reissue' for statements or warnings, but it also means 'recurrence' (e.g., of a disease). Context is important.
This word is ambiguous; it often means 'recurrence' in medical contexts. Use 再発令する for clarity when referring to orders.
The advisory was reissued.
They reissued the classic album on vinyl.